Julia Gillard very close up

Had to sit behind Julia Gillard at a function. Behind and at an angle.She is not very healthy looking.Very large around the hips and waist.She has contact lenses i think.She was wearing fake eyelashes.On her face are large immobile areas that usually are from Botox, you notice this up close because all the usual subtle micro-expressions are dulled out. She also has a strange curved wrinkle in her forehead from the Botox deadened areas shifting that to be a compression area.She seems to have had some posture training to thrust out her small chin. The effect is ok from the front but it looks odd from the side on. The overall appearance is akin to an Emu. A Small head, hook neck, small weak shoulders, large floopy chest, a huge girth and hips mass, and then trunk like legs and feet. She has that pre menopausal smell that some woman get in their late 40's.Its sort of an interurine raw kidney like smell. Its from her skin and I think is to do with lower levels of hormones or sonething.She is quite a good speaker but has an odd habit of flapping her arms and over use of the hands. Often the 'hand signage' isn't related to the context or flow of the discourse, she would be better if she used them less. She is quite unusual close up and projects more nervousness and anxiety than power and authority. I was quite surprised actually at how ordinary she was. She is good at the quick jibes and repartee but is not a charismatic or warm person close up. I don't think she is prime minister material, she seems more a back room type than someone with much life experience. This comes across as she either talks in platitudes or off a script or on very narrow topics she does know something about.She definitely needs to lose some weight as she looks quite unfit and the job of a Prime Minister is obviously stressful and demanding. She also should get the Botox or plumpers or whatever fixed up properly as now her face is a patchwork of quite old wrinkly (ie around the neck and nape) and then smooth plumped skin and it looks odd.And I think pare back a bit on the makeup and eyelash extensions. She can look better being more natural rather than a vaudville act.And she should widen her experiences and be more natural and do some public speaking training in body language etc.Anyway she's a public figure and that's my take on the lady.

Perhaps this person is a troll who hates women and is envious of those who achieve a position of power and authority because they aren't able to do the same and their misplaced sense of entitlement is seen for what it is - misplaced.

And perhaps they can't do anything about their low status because they know nothing about politics, current events, foreign and domestic policy issues, etc.?

If all you can do is denigrate a Prime Minister's appearance and have no ability to discuss issues you only show how small, jealous and weak you are.

Now how about a balanced commentary on Abbot's appearance? Let's take a close look at those budgie smugglers, just for laughs, shall we?

Not sure why a comment re Gillard's physical appearance has to also include Abbott but as a compare, because i have met them both.Abbott is quite normal looking and fit. He is a good public speaker and has a geniune empathy and does project well. He walks a bit like an action man and thinks as he talks with lots of ahhs etc but thats about all.The point if you missed it is that Julia Gillard up close is quite fake. I haven't detailed her corrupt or ammoral behaviours, her deceit, her failings politically. Or anyone else's. I just relayed an opinion of the person I saw in Julia Gillard in terms of her appearance physically. And some constructive suggestions as to how she could improve herself in fact.I think she is physically a victim of trying to promote a self image that isn't real.She hates woman (married woman are all prostitutes etc), hates normalcy, is atheist, ammoral, weird and fringe. But then she attempts to be the woman for woman and clearly has had a lot of work done cosmetically - so the whole appearance is like a badly done con job. Neither femine or graceful, not authoritative or with charisma. Instead she appears manufactured, confected, out of her depth and without any driving purpose or presence that you do expect in a real leader.Btw I am not liberal or labor. The last person in the labor party that I have met that had real presence and natural charisma and an obvious talent shining thru was Keating and how long ago was that...(rudd was about as fake as Julia in my view).There is nothing in the current labor ranks that even rates these days. Nothing in succession at all.

Not sure why a comment re Gillard's physical appearance has to also include Abbott but as a compare, because i have met them both.Abbott is quite normal looking and fit.He is a good public speaker and has a geniune empathy and does project well. He walks a bit like an action man and thinks as he talks with lots of ahhs etc but thats about all.The point if you missed it is that Julia Gillard up close is quite fake. I haven't detailed her corrupt or ammoral behaviours, her deceit, her failings politically. Or anyone else's.I just relayed an opinion of the person I sawin Julia Gillard in terms of her appearancephysically.And some constructive suggestions as to howshe could improve herself in fact.I think she is physically a victim of trying to promote a self image that isn't real.She hates woman (married woman are all prostitutes etc), hates normalcy, is atheist, ammoral, weird and fringe.But then she attempts to be the woman for woman and clearly has had a lot of work done cosmetically - so the whole appearance is like a badly done con job. Neither femine or graceful, not authoritative or with charisma.Instead she appears manufactured, confected, out of her depth and without any driving purpose or presence that you do expect in a real leader.Btw I am not liberal or labor.The last person in the labor party that I have met that had real presence and natural charisma and an obvious talent shining thru was Keating and how long ago was that...(rudd was about as fake as Julia in my view).There is nothing in the current labor ranks that even rates these days. Nothing in succession at all.

Precisely how does atheism pertain to this subject? It's clearly not a factor in the policies or political ideology of Julia Gillard. It only seems to mentioned as a criticism, with no accompanying evidence as to why it's a bad thing.

Perhaps this person is a troll who hates women and is envious of those who achieve a position of power and authority because they aren't able to do the same and their misplaced sense of entitlement is seen for what it is - misplaced.And perhaps they can't do anything about their low status because they know nothing about politics, current events, foreign and domestic policy issues, etc.?If all you can do is denigrate a Prime Minister's appearance and have no ability to discuss issues you only show how small, jealous and weak you are.Now how about a balanced commentary on Abbot's appearance? Let's take a close look at those budgie smugglers, just for laughs, shall we?

Not sure why a comment re Gillard's physical appearance has to also include Abbott but as a compare, because i have met them both.Abbott is quite normal looking and fit.He is a good public speaker and has a geniune empathy and does project well. He walks a bit like an action man and thinks as he talks with lots of ahhs etc but thats about all.The point if you missed it is that Julia Gillard up close is quite fake. I haven't detailed her corrupt or ammoral behaviours, her deceit, her failings politically. Or anyone else's.I just relayed an opinion of the person I sawin Julia Gillard in terms of her appearancephysically.And some constructive suggestions as to howshe could improve herself in fact.I think she is physically a victim of trying to promote a self image that isn't real.She hates woman (married woman are all prostitutes etc), hates normalcy, is atheist, ammoral, weird and fringe.But then she attempts to be the woman for woman and clearly has had a lot of work done cosmetically - so the whole appearance is like a badly done con job. Neither femine or graceful, not authoritative or with charisma.Instead she appears manufactured, confected, out of her depth and without any driving purpose or presence that you do expect in a real leader.Btw I am not liberal or labor.The last person in the labor party that I have met that had real presence and natural charisma and an obvious talent shining thru was Keating and how long ago was that...(rudd was about as fake as Julia in my view).There is nothing in the current labor ranks that even rates these days. Nothing in succession at all.

Isn't that nice.Now how about your commentary on Abbot, just for balance? Or don't you do balance? Or is that a rhetorical question?

shes a woman noticing another woman from a feminine angle.saying it as it is, at her age its more than likely all true.

as a liker of facts myself, its good to hear another objective view, I thought me and gottaliv and a few others were the only ones on topix not lying to push there own desired view or hatreds or that of there race or political party that they support

Not sure why a comment re Gillard's physical appearance has to also include Abbott but as a compare, because i have met them both.Abbott is quite normal looking and fit.He is a good public speaker and has a geniune empathy and does project well. He walks a bit like an action man and thinks as he talks with lots of ahhs etc but thats about all.The point if you missed it is that Julia Gillard up close is quite fake. I haven't detailed her corrupt or ammoral behaviours, her deceit, her failings politically. Or anyone else's.I just relayed an opinion of the person I sawin Julia Gillard in terms of her appearancephysically.And some constructive suggestions as to howshe could improve herself in fact.I think she is physically a victim of trying to promote a self image that isn't real.She hates woman (married woman are all prostitutes etc), hates normalcy, is atheist, ammoral, weird and fringe.But then she attempts to be the woman for woman and clearly has had a lot of work done cosmetically - so the whole appearance is like a badly done con job. Neither femine or graceful, not authoritative or with charisma.Instead she appears manufactured, confected, out of her depth and without any driving purpose or presence that you do expect in a real leader.Btw I am not liberal or labor.The last person in the labor party that I have met that had real presence and natural charisma and an obvious talent shining thru was Keating and how long ago was that...(rudd was about as fake as Julia in my view).There is nothing in the current labor ranks that even rates these days. Nothing in succession at all.

this is a veiled hatchet job - a rank exercise in misogny - poster reeks of barely concealed vitriol for his subject - such profound inhumane antipathy speaks volumes about their pernicious devious character .

<quoted text>this is a veiled hatchet job - a rank exercise in misogny - poster reeks of barely concealed vitriol for his subject - such profound inhumane antipathy speaks volumes about their pernicious devious character .

Oh dear. I was just being honest and constructive. Firstly I'm a woman. I know all about periods and menopause and why in your late 40's your skin smells different. I know all about weight problems and lack of fitness. Gillard tripping and going face first into the ground without any attempt to break her fall was exactly what I meant. She clearly is very unfit.I know about Botox and plumpers too. Enough ofmy friends have made themselves look silly on this stuff.Julia Gillard is clearly peri-menopausal if not menopausal. She has the look and smell that goes with it. She is extremely unfit. She looks silly with the fake eyelashs and outfits. Combine that with her weak shoulders and arm flapping and strange posture and she looks exactly like an emu. She is nervous and anxious.She is very confected and fake.Her hair btw is mostly grey and heavily dyed.She needs speech and posture training, and to do some exercise.Perhaps she should follow Helen Clark (who I have also met) and be real and age gracefully - rather than the made up corseted "Emu" of bustle and feathers, and strange movements and noise we see from Julia. Politcally - Julia's way out of her depth. A case of her ambition exceeding her ability but that's not the topic here, this was about how 'fake' Gillard is close up and how shockingly unfit she looks.

..........Anyway she's a public figure and that's my take on the lady.

I'm going to take your appraisal of Gillard for what I think it was meant to be. I've never been one to pick a person to pieces bit by bit so this is a first for me... and I found myself mostly agreeing with you... lol

I honestly detest that woman with a passion and that's not just because of her political views... I just do NOT like her vibes - and she certainly does NOT represent me or my views in any way at all and her shrewish attack on Abbott finished me off... she's a harridan... and I'm not a fan of his either!

But... she is also a curiosity of hidden shades and comes across as very false because her facial expressions (or now lack of) and hooded eyes belie what's coming out of her mouth. And that voice!!! I'd rather stick hot needles in my eyes than listen to that for more than a minute!

And KRudds sing-songy voice and Abbotts speaking voice make me want to screammmmm!

I thought Keating was the king of sarcstic abusive pr!cks but I could listen to him for hours. Bronwyn Bishop I respect and Julie Bishop has got class - something which Gillard can only dream about.

She was never what you'd call a 'beauty' but once had a natural look about her that could be appealing to some. The older she got the less natural she became. I could almost pinpoint the moment of Botox therapy because all of a sudden she looked younger, had a less severe hairstyle and facial expressions disappeared... not even a frown to show she was human... like Nichole Kidman after her Botox trip.

Gillard is an emotionless wooden shell of what denotes 'female' and imo is the definition of a true psychopath. She can shed crocodile tears when warranted but the only truly real passion she has ever exhibited was in her defence of herself. I was embarrassed watching her interaction with our troups overseas.

What's off about all of this commentary on her looks is that this PM has had more of it than any of her predecessors.Now WHY is that?

Because of her lies - and not only the "biggest lie of all time".

Because she's false?

Because she's actually a hateful person?

Because of all LaboUr's failed policies which have cost us dearly in loss of life and money.

Because she dismantled Liberal's asylum seeker policies allowing our country to be flooded with undesirable third worlders who don't seem to like us or our way of life very much at all.

And because of that stupid decision, billions of dollars are now being wasted in that direction, homeless situation has escalated through the roof, welfare costs have blown out, funding being cut to OUR essential services, and I don't even want to mention the crime rate amongst ethnics.

Just heard on radio today, 43 programs/projects started by LaboUr have already been scrapped after pouring heaps of money into them.

Because of her inept government and Gestapo/Communist/Socialist tactics?

Because she is a prize winning back stabber... done to further her own career?

Because, but for the Greens and Independent preferences, she would NOT be our "elected by the people" leader?

And last but not all and not least...

Because we've had to listen to her bogan drone of a voice spewing out spin and propaganda for 5 f'in years... enough is enough already!

<quoted text>Because of her lies - and not only the "biggest lie of all time".Because she's false?Because she's actually a hateful person?Because of all LaboUr's failed policies which have cost us dearly in loss of life and money.Because she dismantled Liberal's asylum seeker policies allowing our country to be flooded with undesirable third worlders who don't seem to like us or our way of life very much at all.And because of that stupid decision, billions of dollars are now being wasted in that direction, homeless situation has escalated through the roof, welfare costs have blown out, funding being cut to OUR essential services, and I don't even want to mention the crime rate amongst ethnics.Just heard on radio today, 43 programs/projects started by LaboUr have already been scrapped after pouring heaps of money into them.Because of her inept government and Gestapo/Communist/Socialist tactics?Because she is a prize winning back stabber... done to further her own career?Because, but for the Greens and Independent preferences, she would NOT be our "elected by the people" leader?And last but not all and not least...Because we've had to listen to her bogan drone of a voice spewing out spin and propaganda for 5 f'in years... enough is enough already!

LOL but none of what you've written here is about her looks.

My question was WHY is there so much commentary about THIS PM's looks? There has NEVER been this amount of commentary about a PM's looks in the past. Why?

Criticizing her polices and her move to the PM's office is one thing and it seems to me these are perfectly acceptable comments to make - but going on and on and on about how she looks, what she looks like, how she smells, what she wears, what her hair and eyelashes are like is just an easy way to insult; it doesn't enlighten, it doesn't stay on issue and it indicates that the person making the observation isn't capable of rational debate.

It's also easy because it's considered acceptable; and people seem to believe that this kind of thing is something that no one will challenge for what it is ;)

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